Bournes Funeral Service, Sittingbourne

209 reviews

Family owned and run funeral directors, serving the people of Sittingbourne and surrounding areas with bespoke funeral arrangements for over 20 years.

Latest Verified Reviews

Dina Parker 4th May 2021

All the staff at Bourne’s have been compassionate & supportive during this most difficult time. Communication every step of the way has been excellent along with the much needed helping hand. I cannot recommend Bourne’s strongly enough. Many thanks to you all. 

Yvonne King 25th Apr 2021

When bournes came to collect my mum from her nursing home I felt such a relief to see Ben I knew instantly she would be in good hands and well looked after. He is so professional and shows so much respect to my mum and our families. I cannot thank Bournes enough for everything they have done for my family. Catherine is always so helpful and nothing is too much trouble. They do truly understand what families are going through and they give that personal touch at a very sad and difficult time. 

Lyndon Beale 17th Apr 2021

Bournes Funeral Directors, advertise as a family run business in Sittingbourne and boy does it show.  From the first phone call to walking into their premises, I found them to be polite, professional, very caring and attentive and nothing was ever too much trouble. Losing my Dad was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to deal with, and Bournes staff took all the worry away. From Susan the Celebrant, through to Ben and all the team at Bournes, everyone made my Dads last journey respectful and memorable.  Although now for me or if you’ve ever been to a cremation before, I found the bowing of heads as a sign of respect for my Dad brought me to tears.  Everything was perfect for my Dad and he would have been proud. Thank You Bournes for everything you did for me and my Dad and I sincerely hope your company gets the recognition it so clearly deserves. Thank You Lyndon

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

4-6 East Street
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4RT

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

About Us

Bournes Funeral Service has been serving the Sittingbourne and Kent community for over twenty years. Their professional and dedicated team are available around the clock, ready to provide help to bereaved families in the local area.

Whatever faith or denomination you might be, Ben Gregory-Bourne and his compassionate team will be able to help you with your funeral arrangements, including non-denominational services and celebrations of life.

This Sittingbourne funeral home have their own fleet of modern and luxurious Jaguar XJ vehicles as well as bespoke options for transport including motorbike, VW camper, Land Rover Defender and more traditional horse and carriage hearses.

Bournes Funeral Service also have extensive experience in international repatriation.

They are able to help arrange keepsakes and memorial jewellery if that’s desired. Their welcoming funeral home in Sittingbourne has multiple, spacious chapels of rest so you can come and view your loved one in complete privacy, right up until the funeral service.

Call Bournes Funeral Service today so you can start making the perfect funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Shirley   Dean

Shirley Dean

Feb 1942 - Jul 2024

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Brian Major

Nov 1936 - Jul 2024

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Jim Weller

Aug 1946 - Jul 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Dina Parker 4th May 2021

    All the staff at Bourne’s have been compassionate & supportive during this most difficult time. Communication every step of the way has been excellent along with the much needed helping hand. I cannot recommend Bourne’s strongly enough. Many thanks to you all. 

  • 5 Yvonne King 25th Apr 2021

    When bournes came to collect my mum from her nursing home I felt such a relief to see Ben I knew instantly she would be in good hands and well looked after. He is so professional and shows so much respect to my mum and our families. I cannot thank Bournes enough for everything they have done for my family. Catherine is always so helpful and nothing is too much trouble. They do truly understand what families are going through and they give that personal touch at a very sad and difficult time. 

  • 5 Lyndon Beale 17th Apr 2021

    Bournes Funeral Directors, advertise as a family run business in Sittingbourne and boy does it show. 
    From the first phone call to walking into their premises, I found them to be polite, professional, very caring and attentive and nothing was ever too much trouble.
    Losing my Dad was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to deal with, and Bournes staff took all the worry away.
    From Susan the Celebrant, through to Ben and all the team at Bournes, everyone made my Dads last journey respectful and memorable. 
    Although now for me or if you’ve ever been to a cremation before, I found the bowing of heads as a sign of respect for my Dad brought me to tears. 
    Everything was perfect for my Dad and he would have been proud.
    Thank You Bournes for everything you did for me and my Dad and I sincerely hope your company gets the recognition it so clearly deserves.

    Thank You
    Lyndon

  • 5 Joanne martin 20th Mar 2021

    Very friendly, helpful staff. Very caring in this difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble. Dealt with Cathy and Ben most of the time, both very good.

  • 5 Janine Goatham 15th Mar 2021

    Thankyou for making dads day perfect
    Nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff at Bournes, they go above and beyond to make sure every little detail is thought of, and so understanding and reassuring at such a sad time

  • 5 Donna Bassant 13th Mar 2021

    From making the initial telephone call to ask if they could take care of my fathers funeral, they showed respect and sensitivity in a manner that was professional but also empathetic. I would definitely recommend to my friends and family. 

  • 5 Charlotte Drury 11th Mar 2021

    Excellent service, Bournes went above and beyond to make sure it was the perfect send off.

  • 5 Pat Tatchell 8th Mar 2021

    As a family we would highly recommend Bournes of Sittingbourne as highly professional and compassionate funeral directors. They supported us through such a difficult time and gave our loved one a perfect send off. Thank you to all the Bournes team.

  • 5 Georgina Wright 5th Mar 2021

    Everyone at Bourne's was very supportive and caring in the hardest time. They went above and beyond to help arrange the perfect send off for our little boy. 100% would recommend, very friendly and helpful

  • 5 Sian Petherick 16th Feb 2021

    I would like to say a big thank you to all the team at Bournes.
    Nothing was too much trouble and they were all so professional and caring, and it was really appreciated that Catherine took the time to sit and listen and let me chat on about my late mum. They made the whole process a much more personal affair. I would highly recommend Bournes to anyone who is in the upsetting position of needing a funeral director.
    Thanks again to Ben, Catherine, Hayley and everyone at Bournes.

  • 5 David Franks 2nd Feb 2021

    Very helpful, personal respectful and comforting. Helped us produce the service worthy of my mother. Highly recomend them.

  • 5 John Morphew 30th Jan 2021

    Supported me through the whole funeral process extremely caring and compassionate.

  • 5 Greg Stone 29th Jan 2021

    Respectful, caring, considerate & reasonably priced.

  • 5 Nigel Jones 13th Jan 2021

    Very good service friendly staff and very professional 

  • 5 Alison Clements 4th Jan 2021

    Thank you for all your help and advise during this difficult time . 

    All staff very empathic and approachable .

  • 5 Glenn Mayne 19th Dec 2020

    We have used their services three times now
    And have been impressed each time they go that extra mile
    Mr mayne

  • 5 Jackie Miles 12th Dec 2020

    Thank you to all staff for dealing with my mum in a caring and professional way. You made a very difficult time bearable with your kindness. I highly recommend Bournes.

  • 5 Rebecca Kemp 27th Nov 2020

    Very empathic and professional. 

  • 5 Stella Stevens 9th Nov 2020

    I found all aspects of the funeral, from looking after our Mum to the professionalism displayed on the day of the funeral, to be excellent. Could not recommend enough.

  • 5 Jill Shaxted 26th Oct 2020

    Thank you So much for making such a sad day easier for us. 

  • 5 Carole Dickens 18th Oct 2020

    I cannot fault the service provided by all the team at Bournes from the arrangements beforehand by the ladies in the office to Ben and the team on the day.
    They completely understood our needs and requirements and we never felt rushed. They listened and made helpful suggestions. They guided and supported us from start to finish and nothing was too much trouble.

    Arranging a funeral during COVID Is difficult and daunting and Bournes could not have been more helpful and understanding.

  • 5 Andy Mayne 14th Sep 2020

    We can't rate Bournes highly enough. They were so professional, reassuring, kind, generous and thoughtful. These words aren't enough. They looked after our little girl so well. We can't thank them and rate them enough. We will always be so grateful.

    Thank you

  • 5 Samantha Rose 6th Sep 2020

    Very helpful and all arrangements were very smooth and stress free. Many thanks Bournes. 

  • 5 Di Simms 30th Aug 2020

    Kind, friendly and very supportive. Nothing was to much trouble. 

  • 5 Michael Baker 22nd Jul 2020

    Felt at ease.

Address
4-6 East Street
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4RT

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Dina Parker 4th May 2021

All the staff at Bourne’s have been compassionate & supportive during this most difficult time. Communication every step of the way has been excellent along with the much needed helping hand. I cannot recommend Bourne’s strongly enough. Many thanks to you all. 

Yvonne King 25th Apr 2021

When bournes came to collect my mum from her nursing home I felt such a relief to see Ben I knew instantly she would be in good hands and well looked after. He is so professional and shows so much respect to my mum and our families. I cannot thank Bournes enough for everything they have done for my family. Catherine is always so helpful and nothing is too much trouble. They do truly understand what families are going through and they give that personal touch at a very sad and difficult time. 

Lyndon Beale 17th Apr 2021

Bournes Funeral Directors, advertise as a family run business in Sittingbourne and boy does it show.  From the first phone call to walking into their premises, I found them to be polite, professional, very caring and attentive and nothing was ever too much trouble. Losing my Dad was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to deal with, and Bournes staff took all the worry away. From Susan the Celebrant, through to Ben and all the team at Bournes, everyone made my Dads last journey respectful and memorable.  Although now for me or if you’ve ever been to a cremation before, I found the bowing of heads as a sign of respect for my Dad brought me to tears.  Everything was perfect for my Dad and he would have been proud. Thank You Bournes for everything you did for me and my Dad and I sincerely hope your company gets the recognition it so clearly deserves. Thank You Lyndon

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